Of course, one of the big questions is whether it's spelled "re-enactor" or "reenactor."
To hyphen or not to hyphen, that is the question.
Continuing with the Eric Schultz interview.
IS THERE HISTORICAL TRAINING INVOLVED AS WELL?
"Surprisingly, no. Most reenactors come with a pre-appreciation for the history. It's a mixed bag. We've got a professor of military science from one of the local colleges... . Some are just interested in firearms. Some are more interested in the history of individuals."
IS THERE A SPECIFIC BATTLE YOU'LL BE REENACTING AT THE LAKE VILLA CIVIL WAR DAYS?
'We really aren't going to be doing any particular battle. ...we are going to have infantry, cavalry and artillery out there. So [visitors] are going to get to see how the different services all interact on the battlefield."
They also had the signal corps.
WHAT IS PARTICULARLY UNIQUE THAT YOU HAVE FOUND AT LAKE VILLA COMPARED TO OTHER EVENTS YOU HAVE DONE?
It is a nice setting, plus there are tours of the Lehmann Mansion.
I also like the Lake Villa demonstration because of all the people driving by on Illinois Highway 83. They get a personal and up-close view of the battle. Most times, re-enactments are set off far away from general public viewing.
Imagine driving you car and three cannons fire several hundred feet away. That's got to get your attention.
This interview took up a whole page, so the event got some great advertising.
Not Sure That I Would Want to Be a Re-enactor or is that Reenactor? --Old B-Runner
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